Yes, the 335i has the potential to be just as fast as the new M3 WITH MODS! It also will handles great even though the new M handles better.

I am the guy that likes to buy the whole package right from the factory. Given its performance by BMW engineers. Your 335i with software upgrades will have its peformance engineered by aftermarket techs. Not a bad thing but not as good as BMW IMO....

Jason

This thread has been brewing on e90post side for awhile. People were egging each other to post the thread here. Shows you the maturity between 335i owners and M3 owners, who tend to be older and more mature.